In my medicine cabinet
the winter fly
Has died of old age
—Kerouac
Bruce Charlton's Notions: Jack Kerouac: Understanding the spiritual war
In terms of what ought to matter decisively to Christians, Kerouac was a Christian. In terms of what side he took in the spiritual war of this world; Kerouac was on the side of Good. And, except for a period on the middle 1950s when he was a very serious and idealistic student of Buddhism; Kerouac was explicitly a follower of Jesus Christ and wanted more than anything to live eternally in Heaven.
Around midnight one September evening in 1957, Jack Kerouac and his girlfriend, Joyce Glassman, went to the local newsstand. They were looking for the morning issue of The New York Times and its review of Kerouac’s new book, On the Road. There it was, on page 27: a rave review by critic Gilbert Millstein, who declared that “Its publication is a historical occasion.”
That one review changed Kerouac’s life, making him the most famous Beat Generation member and allowing him to publish numerous novels—many of which would draw from his own life.
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www.canberratimes.com.au › Classifieds › Tributes
CARROLL
TONY
18 November 1967 - 26 November 2020
Passed away at Canberra Hospital
with his loving family at his side.
Adored husband of Anne.
Beloved father of Emily, Jack and Joseph.
Cherished brother of Matthew and Kate.
Treasured son of Pamela and Lindsay (dec).
A dear friend to many.
'To bear the unbearable sorrow'
A funeral service for Tony will be held
in the Holy Family Catholic Church,
Corner of Bugden Avenue and
Castleton Crescent, Gowrie on
THURSDAY, 3 December 2020,
commencing at 10:30am.
In lieu of flowers send donations to:
RISE ABOVE or the HOME Queanbeyan
